This weekend, see some of the country’s best contemporary art at David Roche Gallery or celebrate 175 years of Barossa Valley icon Seppeltsfield Estate.
Salon Des Refusés
Until October 24
This touring exhibition, presented by Sydney’s S.H. Ervin Gallery, displays more than 50 remarkable works exclusively at David Roche Gallery. Known as the popular alternative to the Archibald Prize and the Wynne Prize Salon Des Refuses features portraits and landscapes recognised for their quality, diversity and experimentation, but were not selected for the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ esteemed exhibitions. These works offer insight into contemporary art practices, different approaches to portraiture and responses to the landscape.
175 Years of Seppeltsfield: A Celebration at The Louise
August 21-23
Celebrate a milestone anniversary of Seppeltsfield Wines with a special weekend in the heart of the Barossa Valley at The Louise. Enjoy relaxed luxury at the lodge and rare access to the iconic winery across the weekend hosted by Seppeltsfield chief winemaker, Fiona Donald. Highlights include a private visit to the Centennial Cellar and a rare barrel tasting of the 1926 100 Year Old Para Vintage in the cellar door. Also expect long table dining at Appellation and FINO and plenty of leisure time with picturesque vineyard views.
Commentary
August 21 to September 5
Once a filmmaker filled with promise, Nick is a university lecturer whose debut feature is being resurrected to show at the local International Film Festival. But allegations of abuse and exploitation linked to the film’s production and content ultimately lead to Nick’s personal and professional downfall. This sharp, provocative play from Ash Flanders interrogates the ethics of artmaking, accountability and memory in an era of public reckoning. Commentary is presented by State Theatre Company South Australia and is showing at Dunstan Playhouse.
Hansel and Gretel
August 21-29
This haunting tale from the Brothers Grimm is reimagined in a genre-bending production by Constantine Costi at Mer Majesty’s Theatre. State Opera South Australia presents Hansel and Gretel like it’s never been seen before, featuring Humperdinck’s Wagnerian score played by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Starring Kangmin Justin Kim, Sofia Troncoso, Catherine Carby, Morgan Pearse and Lucy Stoddart, this is a fairy tale not just for children, but for anyone who has ever had to face their fears.
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Me & My Shadow
August 22 & 29
Patch Theatre’s multi-award-winning production returns to delight a new generation of young audiences this month. Me & My Shadow is a visual poem brought to life through light and colour, and invites children into a world where shadows shift, stretch and surprise, and explores the challenges of friendship. Original performers Astrid Pill and Nathan O’Keefe return to the stage for this anniversary season of six performances at the Space Theatre.
Into the Woods
August 22-29
Presented by State Opera South Australia, this Tony Award-winning musical asks the question: what happens after happily ever after? Follow a baker and his wife as they embark on a quest to break a witch’s curse in a tale that combines beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Repunzel. With an all-South Australian cast led by Hugh Sheridan and Johanna Allen, Into the Woods is on at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
COMING UP
ACSA Open Day
August 29
Adelaide Central School of Art opens its doors to the public in a rare chance to see South Australia’s only independent art school in action, with campus tours, student artwork displays, library book sale, hot food and a bake sale. The on-campus gallery is showing SALA exhibition Pile-up, and artist Troy-Anthony Baylis gives an artist talk at 12.30pm. Lecturers and administration staff are available to discuss future study – either through formal award courses or the short course program.
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